“The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege.” Charles Kuralt

Cooking is an amazing art. All the countless flavors, colors and aromas make your senses come alive.

What does cooking three pounds of mussels, prepared with a creamy garlic sauce with white wine, served alongside crispy baguette bread – and shrimp prepared neatly in rows, topped with shredded cheese bring about?….Over eating and gaining five pounds because it’s delicious. More importantly, the meal brings people together – old and new friends, family, joy, conversations, memories, laughter and so much more (five kids more).

How often you forget the simple events in your life can be so nostalgic. Sometimes you are so busy – or so it seems – in your life, that you forget to enjoy eating at the dinner table together.

What are your favorite dishes you cook that brings everyone to the table???